The Groove Guide Series
Available in both paperback and digital editions, each volume takes a deep and practical look into the world of record collecting. Topics range from identifying first pressings to setting up your turntable, from cleaning and grading to mindful listening.
Written for collectors, these guides combine hands-on how-to advice with the cultural and musical context that gives vinyl its lasting meaning. Every booklet includes action steps, visual blueprints, and collector insights that you can apply right away.
Whether you are building your first crate or refining a lifelong archive, The Groove Guide will help you buy smarter, listen deeper, and care for your records with purpose.
How to Start a Record Collection
A Step-by-Step Blueprint for Beginners
A practical guide to buying, storing, and organizing your first 50 records.
This opening volume in The Groove Guide series is a practical companion for anyone ready to begin their vinyl journey. It offers clear, easy-to-follow steps for buying, storing, and organizing your first fifty records.
You will learn how to choose a focus, set a realistic budget, and recognize quality pressings before you buy. The booklet includes collector checklists, visual diagrams, and a complete Collector’s Blueprint that maps out each stage of your first year as a record buyer.
Along the way, you will find advice on how to care for your records, arrange your shelves, and build listening habits that help you connect more deeply with your music.
Whether you are starting fresh or returning to the format you grew up with, this guide will help you begin with purpose and confidence.